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# An Uncommon Woman

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Review: One of Laura's best & I love them all! - Reading a Laura Frantz novel pretty much guarantees the discovery of a new kindred spirit friend. In Tessa Swan readers will encounter a determined, fiercely protective, devout, and genuine-hearted frontier lady. Tessa embraces contentment and chooses joy regardless of the dangers her family faces by living beyond the nearby fort’s protective walls. While she loves tiny feminine touches like a lace-edged petticoat or delicate hand fan, readers shouldn’t expect a frail hothouse flower in this darling and daring heroine. Tessa proves to be as sturdy and dependable as a meadow wildflower, delighting everyone with her honest, humble charm. Resourceful even when her life is threatened, Tessa’s pioneer spirit provides a glimpse into an untamed but exhilarating time in our country’s history. Of course you can also count on a sigh-worthy hero in Laura’s stories. Dashingly different than the overdone Hollywood handsome, Clay Taggart is a man of substance and strength but also a one who dares to feel even though he believes love is a luxury he cannot afford. Torn between two worlds but determined to follow the Lord to the best of his ability, Clay’s authenticity and audacious bravery absolutely won my heart. Those counted on features that make Laura’s stories so fabulous were, of course, also present. Her reliable research and writing style weave such vivid details into the story that you linger rather than rushing because you want the adventure to last as long as possible. A cast of loveable and genuine characters, each possessing their own flaws and struggles, add delicious ambiance. Then there’s that beautiful redemption thread Laura never fails to include. Before finding Laura Frantz, author extraordinaire, I rarely re-read any book. I will be forever grateful for the opportunity to revisit such beloved characters while anxiously awaiting my next excursion with Laura. Don't miss the free epilogue available on Laura's website!
Review: "There is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother." - In my opinion, three things set Laura Frantz’ writing apart from and above that of all others currently writing for the historical Christian market. Firstly, her meticulous and exhaustive research of the period and place. Writing primarily (but not exclusively) in the late 1700’s (and again, not exclusively) in areas of Virginia and Kentucky, she thoroughly employs the entire ethos of her characters’ language, mannerisms, food, farming, and moral and religious values; many of them inherited from European sources, most notably Scotland. Add to that a well-researched grasp of the geo-political climate of the period and you have the makings of a wonderful story. Thirdly, Laura Frantz’ mellifluous narration of the storyline is eloquent and patient. Many a love story is ruined by an author’s awkward rushing of the love angle in an otherwise good story. Ms. Frantz richly deserves the Christy award she won for her 2018 novel, “The Lacemaker,” and this novel may well be a contender for the Christy and other honors as well. Each of the principle characters – Tessa, Clay, and Keturah - is uniquely interesting. Tessa - guileless, unpretentious, yet plucky - demonstrates extraordinary courage – some might suggest foolhardiness - in the face of danger and hardship. Keturah, taken captive at an early age and held for years by Lenapes, has suffered much with repeated dislocation, much in her life having gone awry, though none of her own doing. He entire existence might have devolved into a swirl of life’s most basic questions; “Who am I?” “Where do I belong?” “Who are my people – both the natives and settlers, though they war against each other?” In spite of all she endured she is eminently Christlike and selfless. A proverb says, “there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.” Such a friend was Keturah. Clay too had been taken by Indians at an early age. He knew the Indians’ ways well, having lived them in his formative years. His character, thoughts, and values bring into sharp relief the moral paradox of the settlers and the Indians. Clay has had more time than Keturah to adjust to the jarring effects of returning to what remained of his former life. But still he harbored powerful mental and emotional ties to both heritages. Tamanen is not a principal character, and we have less exposure to his thoughts, personality, and actions; but his part is critical to the understanding of the tension between himself and Clay, which in turn is a microcosm of the overall conflict faced by the natives and the settlers. Did the aboriginal peoples, by virtue of their nativity, have exclusive claim to the land with an accompanying right to expel others who sought a place to live in peace and freedom? Did any rights at all accrue to the settlers who fled oppression and strictures on their practice of religion seeking freedom and opportunity? Indians had a different perception about the land – based more on communal rights to use the land on which they lived for residency, hunting and burial grounds - rights that must be protected against encroachers. The settlers held the European concept of exclusive ownership and a person’s or family’s total control of land so owned, along with the perception that any land unclaimed under those terms was for the taking. Clay clearly understood both sets of beliefs, setting up conflict not only between himself and Tamanen, but within Clay's own mind and heart. Probably only a person who had lived in both worlds could grasp the ramifications of the inevitable clash, as Clay and Keturah surely did. So the stories of Clay and Keturah and the Swans – and to an extent Tamanen – transport those nettlesome questions from the abstract to a personal framework. Several passages in “An Uncommon Woman” are relatable to people living today…the excruciating melancholy of parting with a loved one, possibly never to meet again…the vicissitudes of a developing relationship as it ripens from infatuation to deep love…the nocuous effect of alienation from a loved one on health and well-being. “An Uncommon Woman” is a thoroughly interesting and entertaining story. More formal accolades will likely be coming Laura Frantz’ way.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #985,725 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2,264 in Christian Romance (Books) #2,928 in Christian Historical Fiction (Books) #7,732 in American Literature (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,242) |
| Dimensions  | 5.5 x 0.87 x 8.5 inches |
| ISBN-10  | 0800734955 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0800734954 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 384 pages |
| Publication date  | January 7, 2020 |
| Publisher  | Revell |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of Laura's best & I love them all!
*by D***F on May 4, 2022*

Reading a Laura Frantz novel pretty much guarantees the discovery of a new kindred spirit friend. In Tessa Swan readers will encounter a determined, fiercely protective, devout, and genuine-hearted frontier lady. Tessa embraces contentment and chooses joy regardless of the dangers her family faces by living beyond the nearby fort’s protective walls. While she loves tiny feminine touches like a lace-edged petticoat or delicate hand fan, readers shouldn’t expect a frail hothouse flower in this darling and daring heroine. Tessa proves to be as sturdy and dependable as a meadow wildflower, delighting everyone with her honest, humble charm. Resourceful even when her life is threatened, Tessa’s pioneer spirit provides a glimpse into an untamed but exhilarating time in our country’s history. Of course you can also count on a sigh-worthy hero in Laura’s stories. Dashingly different than the overdone Hollywood handsome, Clay Taggart is a man of substance and strength but also a one who dares to feel even though he believes love is a luxury he cannot afford. Torn between two worlds but determined to follow the Lord to the best of his ability, Clay’s authenticity and audacious bravery absolutely won my heart. Those counted on features that make Laura’s stories so fabulous were, of course, also present. Her reliable research and writing style weave such vivid details into the story that you linger rather than rushing because you want the adventure to last as long as possible. A cast of loveable and genuine characters, each possessing their own flaws and struggles, add delicious ambiance. Then there’s that beautiful redemption thread Laura never fails to include. Before finding Laura Frantz, author extraordinaire, I rarely re-read any book. I will be forever grateful for the opportunity to revisit such beloved characters while anxiously awaiting my next excursion with Laura. Don't miss the free epilogue available on Laura's website!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "There is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother."
*by S***K on March 1, 2020*

In my opinion, three things set Laura Frantz’ writing apart from and above that of all others currently writing for the historical Christian market. Firstly, her meticulous and exhaustive research of the period and place. Writing primarily (but not exclusively) in the late 1700’s (and again, not exclusively) in areas of Virginia and Kentucky, she thoroughly employs the entire ethos of her characters’ language, mannerisms, food, farming, and moral and religious values; many of them inherited from European sources, most notably Scotland. Add to that a well-researched grasp of the geo-political climate of the period and you have the makings of a wonderful story. Thirdly, Laura Frantz’ mellifluous narration of the storyline is eloquent and patient. Many a love story is ruined by an author’s awkward rushing of the love angle in an otherwise good story. Ms. Frantz richly deserves the Christy award she won for her 2018 novel, “The Lacemaker,” and this novel may well be a contender for the Christy and other honors as well. Each of the principle characters – Tessa, Clay, and Keturah - is uniquely interesting. Tessa - guileless, unpretentious, yet plucky - demonstrates extraordinary courage – some might suggest foolhardiness - in the face of danger and hardship. Keturah, taken captive at an early age and held for years by Lenapes, has suffered much with repeated dislocation, much in her life having gone awry, though none of her own doing. He entire existence might have devolved into a swirl of life’s most basic questions; “Who am I?” “Where do I belong?” “Who are my people – both the natives and settlers, though they war against each other?” In spite of all she endured she is eminently Christlike and selfless. A proverb says, “there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.” Such a friend was Keturah. Clay too had been taken by Indians at an early age. He knew the Indians’ ways well, having lived them in his formative years. His character, thoughts, and values bring into sharp relief the moral paradox of the settlers and the Indians. Clay has had more time than Keturah to adjust to the jarring effects of returning to what remained of his former life. But still he harbored powerful mental and emotional ties to both heritages. Tamanen is not a principal character, and we have less exposure to his thoughts, personality, and actions; but his part is critical to the understanding of the tension between himself and Clay, which in turn is a microcosm of the overall conflict faced by the natives and the settlers. Did the aboriginal peoples, by virtue of their nativity, have exclusive claim to the land with an accompanying right to expel others who sought a place to live in peace and freedom? Did any rights at all accrue to the settlers who fled oppression and strictures on their practice of religion seeking freedom and opportunity? Indians had a different perception about the land – based more on communal rights to use the land on which they lived for residency, hunting and burial grounds - rights that must be protected against encroachers. The settlers held the European concept of exclusive ownership and a person’s or family’s total control of land so owned, along with the perception that any land unclaimed under those terms was for the taking. Clay clearly understood both sets of beliefs, setting up conflict not only between himself and Tamanen, but within Clay's own mind and heart. Probably only a person who had lived in both worlds could grasp the ramifications of the inevitable clash, as Clay and Keturah surely did. So the stories of Clay and Keturah and the Swans – and to an extent Tamanen – transport those nettlesome questions from the abstract to a personal framework. Several passages in “An Uncommon Woman” are relatable to people living today…the excruciating melancholy of parting with a loved one, possibly never to meet again…the vicissitudes of a developing relationship as it ripens from infatuation to deep love…the nocuous effect of alienation from a loved one on health and well-being. “An Uncommon Woman” is a thoroughly interesting and entertaining story. More formal accolades will likely be coming Laura Frantz’ way.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***L on March 24, 2020*

After reading Laura Frantz's The Frontier's Daughter, I had to read An Uncommon Woman. It came up to all my expectations of being taken to another time and place with so many hardships, yet triumphs. A good book to read in today's challenges. I loved it.

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